DescriptionDescription - Describes how students engage, what they do, reflecting the nature and depth of the program/experience. | In this Course Based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE), students engage in a hypothesis-driven research problem to gain experience and skills for scientific research lab. Methodologies of biological research with an emphasis on hypothesis formation, research design, data collection, and current issues in biology will be examined. |
TermTerm - The semester in which the activity occurs | Spring 2024 |
CategoryCategory - Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) category with which this engagement activity is most closely aligned, from the perspective of the student in the activity. | Undergraduate Research ProgramsdefinitionUndergraduate Research Programs - The primary mission of Undergraduate Research Programs is to engage students in investigative and creative activity to experience firsthand the processes of scholarly exploration and discovery. |
Campus LabelCampus Label - Type of purposeful activity, as defined across units | Undergraduate Research |
DivisionDivision - University organization | Arts & Sciences |
DepartmentDepartment - University organization | Biological Sciences |
Special DesignationSpecial Designation - Engagement has a special designation based on review of educational purpose and intentional design. | Experiential Learning Opportunity
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CourseCourse - Course Prefix and Number associated with this program/experience, if any. See academic bulletin for course information. | BIOL 498 |
Time on TaskTime on Task - Amount of time that a student engages in this activity (including orientation/training, supervision/feedback, reflection on learning). | 60 - 89 hours |
Participation EntryParticipation Entry - Extent to which participation is restricted (e.g., minimum GPA, classification) | - |
Minimum Credit HoursMinimum Credit Hours - Number of credit hours or years in college required to participate in this activity | - |
Minimum GPAMinimum GPA - Minimum GPA required to participate in this activity | - |
Other RequirementsOther Requirements - Additional requirements to participate in this activity | - |
ExpectationsExpectations - How expectations are communicated to students about how they will engage in this program | Training manual, syllabus or rubric Group orientation / class session(s) |
Active LearningActive Learning - What students do; the nature or type of the engagement, that is expected to contribute to their learning | Apply specialized knowledgedefinitionApply specialized knowledge - Applying specialized knowledge or skills required to do a task, such as from major coursework, or previous experience ResearchdefinitionResearch - Systematically explore issues, objects, or works through collection and analysis of evidence for informed conclusions or judgments |
Knowledge/SkillsKnowledge/Skills - Knowledge applied and/or skills practiced by students as they engage in this activity | Specialized knowledge and skillsdefinitionSpecialized knowledge and skills - Specific to a course, major, discipline, or career field. Critical and creative thinkingdefinitionCritical and creative thinking - Comprehensive exploration of issues, ideas, artifacts, events before accepting or formulating opinion or conclusion. Synthesizing existing ideas, images or expertise in original, innovative ways |
Interacts WithInteracts With - With whom students directly interact, as they engage in this activity | Faculty member(s) on this campus |
DiversityDiversity - Extent to which student learning about diversity is included in program structure | Included in program structure, not the primary focusdefinitionIncluded in program structure, not the primary focus - Although not the primary focus of the program/experience, discussion of diversity topics is intentionally included in the structure of the program/experience |
FeedbackFeedback - How and from whom students receive feedback on their engagement in this program | Group / class session with faculty member Peers in the same Engagement |
ReflectionReflection - How, and with whom, students engage in reflection on their learning while engaged in this activity | Each student produces written reflection(s) Group / class session(s) with faculty |
Program WebsiteProgram Website - For additional information, go to the unit website. | - |
RubricRubric - Describes specific expectations for student involvement in the activity | - |